Don't know about food!

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duke'smommy

duke'smommy

Boxer Buddy
I'm having so much trouble with food for my baby. I started him on IAMS ( I just saw a posting about how cruel they are, I am glad he hates it) but he barely ate. I tried Eukanuba but he didn't like that either. I was at my in laws one night and he found their dog's food bowl. He ate the entire thing and was lookingfor more. My inlaws feed their airedale purina dog chow. The next day I went and bought Duke Puppy chow and he loves it! I don't know if its good for him, but at least he's eating. My husband just bought Science Diet but I haven't opened it yet. I don't know what to feed him. By the way he also like wet food from the vet i/d or something, and we mix it in with the puppy chow but I can't feed him just that.
Can I please have some suggestions about food?
 
Cami

Cami

Boxer Insane
There are many posts here at BW concerning high quality foods. None of the ones you mentioned in your posts are included. Try doing a search on high quality kibble (if that is what you want to feed) and you will get hours worth of info to study.

The higher quality foods do tend to cost a bit more but they contain far less fillers, hence your dog won't need to eat as much to maintain his weight. Less stool will be another plus. Healthier foods help all around including better coats, shiney bright eyes minus "eye boogies", less problems with allergies etc....

A few that come to mind are Eagle Pack, Wellness, Solid Gold, Canade (sp?). A trip to a local pet store will give you many options. Take a list with you of acceptable ingredients and ask for samples of foods that you would like to try.

You can also try adding some warm water to your pups food as it brings out the flavor and can entice a stubborn eater. Adding a small amount of canned food will also do this.

A picky Boxer does seem to be the norm when it comes to eating. Be creative, pick a healthy food and I am sure you pup will come around.

Good-Luck.
 
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